How To Trace Your Family Tree
Wondering how to trace your family tree? Find genealogy how-to articles to successfully find your ancestors and build your family tree. Finding your ancestors does not have to overwhelming, but it does take time. Learning step by step is the key to successful genealogy research. Here at Are You My Cousin? you will learn:
- How to start your research the right way (Hint: It's with a plan!)
- How to progress your research forward
- How to find and use both common and uncommon genealogy records.
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How To Research Around the 1890 Census Record Loss – Part 6: Newspapers
The loss of the 1890 U.S. Census is a stumbling block for many genealogy researchers. “Losing” our ancestor in 1890 is the cause of many brick walls, but we do have research options to overcome these brick walls. Devon Lee from the Family History Fanatics and I have teamed up once again to bring you an 8-part video series focusing on how to research around the 1890 census loss. We want to take the overwhelm out of researching your ancestors during the 1890 US Census Loss time period. And yes, we will have fun along the way!! Sometimes newspapers get a bad rap, but Devon is talking about how to newspapers to research…
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How To Research Around the 1890 Census Record Loss – Part 5: Taxes
The loss of the 1890 U.S. Census is a stumbling block for many genealogy researchers. “Losing” our ancestor in 1890 is the cause of many brick walls, but we do have research options to overcome these brick walls. Devon Lee from the Family History Fanatics and I have teamed up once again to bring you an 8-part video series focusing on how to research around the 1890 census loss. We want to take the overwhelm out of researching your ancestors during the 1890 US Census Loss time period. And yes, we will have fun along the way!! Today I am talking about using the tax records of our ancestors in this 5th video…
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Free Printable – 15 Quick Genealogy Tasks To Do in 15 Minutes
Genealogy can be time consuming. You feel like you just get started researching your ancestor and you are out of time for that day. It happens to me, and I know it happens to you! A lack of time is one of the most common frustrations I hear from readers. I have good news for you! You CAN perform quick genealogy tasks in 15 minute time increments! Next time you have 15 minutes free to research, use this list to get you started. I’ve also provided you with a free printable version at the bottom of this post. 15 Quick Genealogy Tasks You Can Do In 15 Minutes + A…
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How To Research Around the 1890 Census Record Loss – Part 3: City Directories
The loss of the 1890 U.S. Census is a stumbling block for many genealogy researchers. “Losing” our ancestor in 1890 is the cause of many brick walls, but we do have research options to overcome these brick walls. Devon Lee from the Family History Fanatics and I have teamed up once again to bring you an 8-part video series focusing on how to research around the 1890 census loss. We want to take the overwhelm out of researching your ancestors during the 1890 US Census Loss time period. And yes, we will have fun along the way!! In this third video of our 1890 census series, I am talking about using city directories…